Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency, Section 8 / HCV PHA Profile
Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency administers federal Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher rental assistance, IA, with 0 authorized HCV units (HUD Standard Performer size bracket). Contact details, payment-standard reference, and nearby PHAs to broaden your waitlist strategy.
How this PHA compares nearby
Authorized HCV units · Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency vs nearby IA agencies
- Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency
Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency
3,702 units
- Iowa City HA 1,431
Iowa City Housing Authority
1,431 units
- Cedar Rapids Housing Services 1,316
Cedar Rapids Housing Services
1,316 units
- City of Sioux City HA 1,221
City of Sioux City Housing Authority
1,221 units
- Southern Iowa Regional HA 1,132
Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority
1,132 units
The verdict
Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency in IA currently reports 0 authorized Section 8 / HCV units on file with HUD, though it still runs 36 total authorized units under other HUD programs.
Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency, based in IA, administers the federal Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program with 0 authorized Section 8 units (Standard Performer size bracket). Waitlist status changes without much notice, so confirm directly with the agency before applying.
- HUD size bracket: Standard Performer
Section 8 / HCV units
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Standard Performer bracket
Total authorized units
36
All programs combined
State-rank percentile
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Among IA PHAs
2-BR standard range · IA
$877–$1,261 /mo
Median $877/mo · 2-BR
Inside HUD's Federal Record for Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency
This agency shows 0 active Section 8 / HCV authorizations in HUD's directory right now, but it does still hold 36 total authorized units through other HUD programs. That count sits inside HUD's national PIH roster of 3,780 Section 8 agencies, IA's share of the total, where Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency is listed as an active administering entity. Under HUD's PHAS scoring, this agency carries a "Standard Performer" designation, a bracket that affects how often it reports and how closely HUD oversees it.
HUD's directory categorizes it under the "Low-Rent" program type, the classification that governs which voucher streams -- regular HCV, VASH, Family Unification, Mainstream, or project-based conversions -- it is eligible to run. HUD sets the ceiling; each PHA still runs its own waitlist, admissions plan, and local preferences under the federal Section 8 rulebook, so the number above caps capacity without guaranteeing an open list today.
Across IA's 92 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard runs $877-$1,261/month (median $877); Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency sets its own figure within 90-110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves, so confirm the exact number for your metro before signing anything. its main line is 7124723896. Use the nearby-PHA list below to broaden your waitlist strategy across the state.
Contact this PHA
- Phone
- 7124723896
- Fax
- 7124722126
- housing@rockrapids.com
- Executive Director
- housing@rockrapids.com · 7124723896
How to apply at Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency
How to apply at this PHA
Before applying, confirm whether this PHA's waitlist is currently open. Waitlist status can change without much notice, some PHAs open for as little as 72 hours at a time. Application channels typically include:
- The PHA's own website (search "Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency Section 8 application")
- A public notice posted at the PHA office or in the legal notices of the local newspaper
- HUD-approved housing counseling agencies in the area
- Local legal-aid and tenant-advocacy groups
See our step-by-step How to Apply for Section 8 guide for the full federal application process.
What to expect, typical waitlist
HUD does not publish current waitlist open/closed status centrally, and waitlist lengths vary sharply by local demand. In high-cost metros, waits can exceed 5–10 years and many waitlists are closed. In smaller cities and rural counties, waits of 6 months to 3 years are more typical. Some PHAs use a lottery rather than first-come-first-served. This site does not predict your individual wait time. Contact the PHA directly to confirm the current list status and whether local preferences apply to your household. Our waitlist strategy guide explains how to maximize your odds by applying to multiple PHAs.
Payment standard reference
Payment standards are set per HUD FMR area, not per agency. Across IA's 92 HUD FMR areas, the FY2025 2-bedroom payment standard ranges $877–$1,261/month (median $877). Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency sets its own figure within 90–110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for the specific area it serves.
Find your exact number: look up the 2-, 1-, and 3-bedroom payment standards for your metro with the payment-standard lookup tool, then confirm the current figure with the PHA before signing a lease. See our Payment Standards vs. FMR guide.
Nearby PHAs in IA
If this PHA's waitlist is closed, applying to additional PHAs in the same region is a recommended strategy. Other PHAs nearby:
- Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency · 3,702 units
- Iowa City Housing Authority · 1,431 units
- Cedar Rapids Housing Services · 1,316 units
- City of Sioux City Housing Authority · 1,221 units
- Southern Iowa Regional Housing Authority · 1,132 units
Related guides
Source: HUD PIH Open Data (FY25). Last compiled April 2026. Payment-standard figures: Source: HUD USER Fair Market Rent FY2025. If any contact detail has changed, please email corrections@plainvoucher.com. See our methodology for how we compile and cross-reference this data.
⚠ Disclaimer. PlainVoucher is not affiliated with HUD or with Rock Rapids Municipal Housing Agency. Data here is compiled from HUD public sources for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for consulting the PHA directly about eligibility, waitlist status, or application procedures.